The impurities obtained after extraction of iron by reduction is called as _______.

mud iron

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pig iron

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The correct option is B pig iron
Iron obtained after extraction by reduction contains 3−4% carbon and other impurities like phosphorus, manganese etc. This is called as pig iron.

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The impurities obtained after extraction of iron by reduction is called as _______.

The correct option is B pig ironIron obtained after extraction by reduction contains 3−4% carbon and other impurities like phosphorus, manganese etc. This is called as pig iron.

The correct option is B pig iron
Iron obtained after extraction by reduction contains 3−4% carbon and other impurities like phosphorus, manganese etc. This is called as pig iron.